1. What exactly will be closed?

James S. Simpson, commissioner of New Jersey’s Department of Transportation, talks about the loss of structural integrity of the rusted-through webbing of a support I-beam under the road surface of the Pulaski Skyway (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

2. What’s the best route around the closure?

The New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay-Hudson Bay County Extension (I-78) eastbound shoulder will be available as a travel lane during the morning and afternoon commutes. Electronic arrows will be installed above the shoulder to indicate its status. The speed limit will be 45 MPH.

NJDOT safety patrols will be positioned to quickly respond to accidents,breakdowns and other incidents.

NJDOT will not open the Lincoln Highway Bridge over the Hackensack River for smaller craft during the morning and afternoon commutes. It will still open for larger vessels.

Arrows to be positioned over the shoulder of the NJ Turnpike Extension (NJ DOT)

3. What are my public transportation options?

2 extra trips mornings and afternoons on the Morris and Essex Line between the Summit and Hoboken terminals.

1 extra trip mornings and afternoons on the North Jersey Coast Line between Bay Head and Hoboken

Additional seating on the Raritan Valley Line

PATH will increase the frequency of departures between Newark Penn Station and increase capacity between Jersey City and New York City

BUSES:

NJ Transit has already introduced a new bus line along Route 22 during peak-hours between Watchung and Newark Penn Station

NJ DOT is working on the possibility of a new ferry service from Atlantic Highlands to Jersey City.

NJ DOT is working on the possibility of a Park and Ride in Newark near I-78 at Haynes Ave with a shuttle to Jersey City.

4. What else can I do to avoid delays?

An electronic sign on I-95 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania warns of the Pulaski Skyway, an example of how surrounding states are working to inform drivers of the project (Dan Alexander, Townsquare Media NJ)

NJDOT suggests joining a carpool or vanpool, adjusting your travel times to avoid peak morning & evening commutes and to telecommute or work from another site

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